§ Mr. Ridsdaleasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the reason for the delay and length of time taken to reach approval by her Department for a new school room at the primary school at St. Osyth.
§ Miss Margaret Jackson:The notices relating to this proposal did not expire until 1st November 1978. Further information required from the Essex local education authority was not received until 20th November. Section 13(4) approval was given on 13th December 1978.